In Louisiana, a hotly-contested primary in a race for Congress has resulted in a state judge ordering a spot off the air. The court’s order does not seem to be available online. The article notes that the move by the “court represents an unusual step in a political campaign and is made all the more extreme” by […]
CCP legal associate Michael Darner published “In defense of the right to robocall” in today’s Politico. Key point: “[A]t their core, these calls are citizen-to-citizen communication about the political issues of the day. Such speech is First Amendment activity, and limiting it should not be undertaken lightly.” The AAPC is advocating to “keep auto-calls legal,” according to […]
Per SCOTUSBlog, The Court’s denial of review in U.S. v. Rayburn House Office Building Room 2113 (07-8160) left intact a ruling by the D.C. Circuit Court that gives members of the House and Senate some protection under the Constitution’s Speech or Debate Clause against criminal searches — even with a warrant — of their legislative […]